NYS Five Hour Pre-Licensing

New York State DMV - Learner Permit

The Five Hour Pre-Licensing course is mandatory in order to obtain a New York State driver’s license.

A Student Learner Permit is required to take the course. The student must present the photo learner permit to the instructor at the pre-licensing course. The photo learner permit is the only acceptable form of identification.

What is the Pre-Licensing Course
It is a DMV-approved, standardized course that provides the knowledge you will need as a new driver. The course covers many important topics, including driving within the highway transportation system driver habits and skills
feelings, attitudes, and risk-taking alcohol, other drugs, and driving

You can find the course curriculum and other information in the Pre-Licensing Course Instructor’s Manual (MV-277). There is also a Pre-licensing Course Student's Manual (MV-277.1) to help you reinforce the important information contained in the Pre-Licensing Course.

When you complete the Classroom Pre-Licensing Course, you will be given a Pre-licensing Course Certificate
If you are under age 18, you must wait at least six months from the date you received your learner permit to schedule your road test

Registration:

For student learners in New York State with a NYS permit, you must register for the program prior to the class. Register Here.

Completion:
When you complete the Classroom Pre-Licensing Course, you will be given a Pre-licensing Course Certificate (MV-278).

Fees:
$42 - NYS Pre-Licensing course registration fee. Register

$15 - NYS Pre-Licensing certificate (MV-278) duplicate replacement. You will be required to sign the duplicate certificate in person.

Visa, Mastercard, check or money order, payable to CCC prior to the class is required.

DEPARTMENT:
Center for Community & Workforce Development

LOCATION:
Moore Bldg., 1st floor
Room 139M
Phone: 518-562-4143

OFFICE HOURS

STAFF:
Connor Douglass
Community & Workforce
Development Specialist